Mutzing Station, Markham District, Morobe, March 29, 2024 – Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape stated that districts have received more funding than ever before since the Pangu Pati-led government came into office in 2019. This funding is sourced from the District Services Improvement Programme (DSIP), District Support Grant (DSG), Public Improvement Programme (PIP), […]
Mutzing Station, Markham District, Morobe, March 29, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called upon public servants to embody a “spirit of service” towards the populace of Papua New Guinea. This call to action was made during the opening of the new Markham District Administration complex and the unveiling of the Markham District
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Mutzing, Markham District, Morobe, March 29, 2024 – In an empowering move for local agriculture and economic growth, Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has announced a significant K5 million funding to the Markham District Development Authority (DDA) in Morobe. This substantial investment is targeted at the development of the cocoa industry among other
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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, March 23, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea can learn from countries like South Korea, in terms of quality Government service delivery and significantly improving living standards of citizens. Prime Minister Marape, upon emphasising the importance of quality delivery of leadership and service for the
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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, March 19, 2024 – Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has commended the Fly River (Western) Provincial Government following the presentation of a K460 million Provincial Budget at Sir Manasupe Haus today, underlining a pivotal moment for economic development within the region. Prime Minister Marape articulated his appreciation for
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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, March 19, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape emphasised the significant potential for growth in Papua New Guinea’s oil palm industry during a meeting today with Oil Palm Minister Hon. Francis Maneke and Oil Palm Industry Corporation (OPIC) General Secretary Mr. Kepson Pupita. The industry, which contributed K2.8 billion
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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, March 12, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fuelling the growth of the oil palm industry in Papua New Guinea. The sector, which stands as the country’s leading agricultural export, generated over K2.8 billion in exports in 2022, marking a pivotal contribution to
Port Moresby, March 12, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended his commendations to taro exporters Muruk Tropical Produce Ltd and Wantok Produce, alongside the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI) in Lae, for their pivotal role in establishing export markets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. This move not only opens
Port Moresby, March 7, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the appointment of Kandrian-Gloucester MP and former Opposition Leader, Hon. Joseph Lelang, as the new Minister for Rural and Economic Development. The announcement comes on the heels of Hon. Lelang’s formal swearing-in by Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae at Government House, signaling a
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, February 29, 2024 – Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape announced today that Cabinet has invoked provisions of the Essential Services Act in light of the fuel crisis now affecting the country. “This allows for the Government emergency powers to give directions to companies in the fuel and banking
